Rear Parking Brake Cable Installation Note

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Wrap the rear parking brake cable end with tape.
Install the rear parking brake cable while pushing it in from the outside of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Wrapping Rear Parking Brake Cable End With Tape
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Install the rear parking brake cable to the bracket.
Turn the lock lever as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Lever And Bracket
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